How far is Clinton Township, MI from Woodhaven, MI?

The driving distance from Clinton Township, MI to Woodhaven, MI is about 49.1 miles (79 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.07 mi
01h 06m
Flight
35.05 mi
56.4 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.05 mi
Kilometers
56.4 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.07 mi
Kilometers
78.97 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 7:29 AM EDT
Return by in Clinton Township
Sun, Apr 19, 8:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton Township
2026-04-19T06:22
Arrive Woodhaven
Sun, Apr 19, 7:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton Township
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Detroit
MI

The twenty-fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Detroit metropolitan area.

From Clinton Township
24.5 mi
00h 33m
To Woodhaven
24.5 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton Township and Woodhaven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clinton Township and Woodhaven.

  1. 1

    Start on Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 18 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 56 sec · White Oaks Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Moravian Drive

    756 ft · 17 sec · Moravian Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Harrington Street

    2930 ft · 1 min · Harrington Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Groesbeck Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Groesbeck Highway

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left onto 15 Mile Road

    929 ft · 24 sec · 15 Mile Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Beaconsfield Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Beaconsfield Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Masonic Boulevard

    1386 ft · 46 sec · Masonic Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Gratiot Avenue

    1992 ft · 38 sec · Gratiot Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 94 West: Detroit

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

    17 mi · 22 min · Edsel Ford Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 96: Canada, Lansing

    757 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East: Canada

    2443 ft · 60 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Jeffries Freeway

    2 mi · 3 min · Jeffries Freeway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Fisher Freeway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fisher Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Fisher Freeway

    12.2 mi · 14 min · Fisher Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Detroit-Toledo Expressway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Detroit-Toledo Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Gibraltar

    1440 ft · 49 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Gibraltar Road

    607 ft · 11 sec · Gibraltar Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Detroit

    1804 ft · 44 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton Township and Woodhaven.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Edsel Ford Freeway
17 mi · 35%
Fisher Freeway
13 mi · 26%
Detroit-Toledo Expressway
6.15 mi · 13%
I 75 North
3.34 mi · 7%
South Groesbeck Highway
2.61 mi · 5%
Jeffries Freeway
2.04 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Edsel Ford Freeway

Merge slight left onto Edsel Ford Freeway

17 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
35 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Detroit
00h 33m from Clinton Township
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Clinton Township and Chance Rain Showers near Woodhaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clinton Township to Woodhaven?

The road trip is about 49.1 miles (79 km) and usually takes 01h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Detroit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Clinton Township and 24.5 miles from Woodhaven.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 35 miles (56.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.52 one way or $13.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Clinton Township and Chance Rain Showers near Woodhaven.

Stop Ideas Near Detroit

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Detroit, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Detroit.

RAIL

Detroit

5 mi away
11 West Baltimore Ave.
RAIL

John D. Dingell Transit Center

13 mi away
16121 Michigan Ave.
RAIL

Greenfield Village, Michigan

16 mi away
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
RAIL

Royal Oak station

19 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton Township and Woodhaven. Straight-line distance: 35.05 mi (56.4 km).

Clinton Township

#1 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Woodhaven

#2 Woodhaven

City in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America

Population12,430
Coordinates42.1389300, -83.2416000
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Township (-82.91992, 42.58698)
End: Woodhaven (-83.2416, 42.13893)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.55 L · about $6.52
Round trip
$13.05
3.46 gal · 13.1 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.52 $13.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.36 $14.72
Premium $4.65 $8.05 $16.10
Diesel $5.30 $9.18 $18.35

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Clinton Township and Woodhaven. The current time is 06:22:43.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.